Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines is reportedly preparing an order for fifteen Boeing 737 MAX 9 that could be confirmed in the coming days, according to Bloomberg. This would give the American manufacturer a small victory over its main rival, Airbus, which was also vying to supply its aircraft to the carrier.
The total price of the order would reach 785 million dollars, according to list prices. A deal to purchase airplanes of Boeing’s latest single-aisle model could make the manufacturer a long-term partner of the airline. Should the order become official, the first aircraft could be delivered by the middle of next year.
A game-changer
Greater Bay Airlines currently operates a fleet of three Boeing 737-800, so the order would mean a substantial expansion and modernisation, quite a game-changer, allowing the company to compete for a more significant share of the region’s market.
According to Bloomberg, Greater Bay Airlines would choose the 737 MAX 9 as the primary equipment to fuel its growth. The new aircraft would provide lower operating costs and, consequently, higher profit margins, which would allow for further investment to increase operations.
This would allow the airline to expand its offer and add new routes to its network. If demand continues to grow as expected, it could even order more 737 MAX aircraft in the future.
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